News19th Dec 20164 min read2017 Land Rover Discovery pricing revealed: UPDATE - pricing starts from $65,960…News19th Dec 20164 min read2017 Land Rover Discovery pricing revealed: UPDATE - pricing starts from $65,960…
News19th Dec 20163 min readSubaru's EyeSight collision-avoidance tech is now in a million cars…Mike Costello
News19th Dec 20166 min readFord Everest reclassified from passenger vehicle to four-wheel drive: MA to MC confirmed after owner backlash…Paul MaricFord Australia has listened to its customers and reclassified four-wheel drive versions of the Ford Everest from MA (passenger vehicle) to MC (off-road passenger vehicle), following substantial owner backlash over its off-road bona fides. …
News18th Dec 20162 min readToyota open to selling engine, drivetrain technology to competitors…Derek Fung
News17th Dec 20163 min readMercedes-Benz to collect autonomous driving data in Australia from 2017…Mike StevensMercedes-Benz headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, will deploy a team of engineers to Australia in 2017 to begin collecting data for the advancement of its autonomous driving technologies, the company has confirmed. Speaking with CarAdvice this week, Mercedes-Benz Australia communications manager Jerry Stamoulis said that the work will focus on 'real-world' hands-on driving, using our unique mix of road conditions to improve the technology's capabilities. …
Podcast16th Dec 20161 min readCarAdvice podcast 34: What to expect in Detroit, Astra review, Nismo Festival, a V10 E30 M3, and... car Christmas gifts!…Episode #34
News16th Dec 20161 min read2018 BMW 3 Series spied with M Sport package…Derek FungThe next-generation BMW 3 Series sedan has been spied again, this time fitted with the M Sport package. Compared to earlier prototype vehicles, this latest prototype features a small boot lip spoiler, sits slightly lower to the ground, and rides on a larger alloy wheels and lower profile tyres. It also gives us a clear look at the design of the new 3 Series' sports side sills and rear bumper, which includes a trapezoidal surround for the exhaust tips. …
News16th Dec 20161 min readVolkswagen Tiguan Allspace seven-seater teased ahead of Detroit debut…Matt Campbell
News16th Dec 20161 min readVolkswagen Arteon range could expand to include 'shooting brake' wagon…Derek Fung
News16th Dec 20162 min read2017 Mitsubishi Triton pricing and specs: New models, more standard features…
News16th Dec 20162 min readUber ordered to stop autonomous car tests in California, caught running red light…Derek Fung
News16th Dec 20161 min readBMW HoloActive Touch system previewed ahead of CES debut…Derek FungThe BMW HoloActive Touch system will be demonstrated at CES 2017, which takes place at the beginning of January in Las Vegas. The German luxury car maker says that the system consists of a "free-floating" display, its "virtual" touchscreen controlled by finger gestures. BMW also claims that the HoloActive Touch system is able to give the driver "tactile feedback" when button clicks, swipes and so forth are registered, although it's not stated how this will be delivered to the driver. …
